Greenwich's Frantz to seek third term in state Senate

Not for Congress: Despite 'draft' effort, state Senator looks to keep seat

Neil Vigdor, Staff Writer

Published 4:40 pm, Wednesday, January 4, 2012

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State Sen. L. Scott Frantz, R-36th District, speaking at the St. Lawrence Society in November 2010.

State Sen. L. Scott Frantz, R-36th District, speaking at the St. Lawrence Society in November 2010.

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Greenwich's Frantz to seek third term in state Senate

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Despite efforts by some members of his party to draft him to run for higher office, Greenwich Republican L. Scott Frantz revealed Tuesday that he will seek a third term in the state Senate later this year.

The 36th District incumbent represents parts of New Canaan and Stamford as well as all of Greenwich.

"That's sort of always been part of the plan. I very much enjoy the public service aspect of serving the people of the 36th District," Frantz said.

A finance committee member of Mitt Romney's presidential campaign in Connecticut, Frantz could be biding his time for a plum gig in a prospective Romney administration, a topic that he was reluctant to broach.

"I'm just solely focused on doing the best possible job for the people of the 36th District," Frantz said.

Frantz didn't pass up the chance to put in a plug for the former Massachusetts governor, whom he has hosted multiple times for fundraisers at his home in Riverside, as well as President George W. Bush.

"I think it's vitally important for the nation to elect a president who is capable of creating much better opportunities for the younger generation and generations to come," Frantz said of Romney.

Labriola acknowledged Frantz's ties to Romney.

"He's a dedicated legislator and involved in many aspects within our party, including taking a leading role in Governor Romney's efforts here in Connecticut," Labriola said.